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China is drilling nearly 3 km deep in Shandong to find 20–50 tons of gold, part of a national effort to secure critical minerals.
China is intensifying deep gold exploration in Shandong’s Jiaodong region, home to a quarter of the nation’s proven reserves, with a new project drilling nearly 3 kilometers deep across 36 initiatives investing $11 million.
The effort, led by Shandong’s geology bureau, aims to add 20 to 50 metric tons of gold within a year using AI-driven models, geophysical surveys, and advanced drilling techniques.
Recent discoveries, including a 50-ton deposit, underscore progress in ultra-deep mining as China shifts from shallow to deep exploration.
The initiative supports a 2025–2027 national plan to secure critical minerals amid rising industrial demand from electronics and green energy sectors.
China está perforando a casi 3 km de profundidad en Shandong para encontrar 20 a 50 toneladas de oro, parte de un esfuerzo nacional para asegurar minerales críticos.